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Ayotte’s defense echoes NRA points

By Gray Fitzgerald

Earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte had an opinion piece printed around New Hampshire defending her vote against the gun background check. It’s a … Full story    
Published:  May 19, 2013

Attacks against school choice network misleading and off-base

By Kate Baker

The Network for Educational Opportunity is busy launching a scholarship program that will make a positive contribution to educational excellence in New Hampshire. Soon, we’ll … Full story    
Published:  May 19, 2013

National Labor Relations Board in need of support

By Richard Trumka
and Mark MacKenzie

Most people in New Hampshire don’t even know what the National Labor Relations Board is. Well, why should they? Here’s why. For decades, American labor … Full story    
Published:  May 19, 2013

Appreciation for veterans extends beyond Memorial Day

By Paul Sylvain

I recently visited my next-door neighbor who was a patient in the Veteran’s Administration’s Palliative Care Unit in Manchester. Bob took a lot of pride … Full story    
Published:  May 12, 2013

Expanded gambling: The time is now

By Arthur Klemm

The gambling issue is front and center in the Statehouse and many of my fellow Republicans must decide whether or not to support a casino … Full story    
Published:  May 12, 2013

Medicaid expansion spreads coverage, reduces costs

By Judith Joy

As the president of the New Hampshire Nurses’ Association, I have had many conversations with nurses about the delivery of high quality health care. I … Full story    
Published:  May 12, 2013

By Clayton Holton

As a 28-year-old battling muscular dystrophy, I’ve been fighting for my life since I lost my ability to walk at age 10. I spent a … Full story    
Published:  May 12, 2013

A case of political overreach at UNH

The flap which has arisen in the wake of a mini-conference on sex workers sponsored through the University of New Hampshire’s Women’s Studies program seems … Full story    
Published:  May 12, 2013

Strong EPA leader would continue Earth Day goals

By Jerry Curran

NH Sierra Club Chapter Chair

Amherst

Sarah Woodard

Volunteer Leader

Nashua

Even though May is here, Earth Day celebrations still inspire. In 1892, John Muir and other supporters formed the Sierra Club “to make the mountains … Full story    
Published:  May 5, 2013

Improved efficiency vital to energy independence

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Each year, Earth Day reminds us of the responsibility we have to protect the environment for future generations. This is a responsibility I take seriously … Full story    
Published:  May 5, 2013

Many sound reasons why Republicans should embrace RGGI

By Charlie Niebling

As an avid conservationist and a registered Republican, I say it’s time we stop letting political partisanship interfere with protecting our air and water quality … Full story    
Published:  May 5, 2013

Competition, not price controls, serves taxpayers best

By JIM ADAMS

Legislators in Concord are currently debating whether to approve plans for state-federal cooperation on implementing President Obama’s signature health care overhaul. As our lawmakers hash … Full story    
Published:  April 28, 2013

State spending plan is a return to budget gimmicks

Rep. Jack Flanagan

R-Brookline

In reading the recent letter from Rep. Melanie Levesque, D-Brookline, I was somewhat surprised over its content and her use of the words, values, priorities … Full story    
Published:  April 28, 2013

Newspapers face uncertain fate as they struggle to adapt

Gary Vincent

The only constant in life, everyone learns sooner or later, is change. And with the change in ownership of The Telegraph to the stewardship of … Full story    
Published:  April 28, 2013

Did the brothers Tsarnaev fail?

By Patrick J. Buchanan

“Whatever they thought they could ultimately achieve, they’ve already failed,” says President Obama of the Boston Marathon bombers. “They failed because the people of Boston … Full story    
Published:  April 27, 2013
THE EDITOR’S CORNER

Pappas: One final trip down memory lane

By NICK PAPPAS

Finality can strike in the most unusual of ways. I had known since Tuesday evening that this would be my last week at The Telegraph, … Full story    
Published:  April 21, 2013
Guest Commentary

Burack: Earth Day good time to check up on state environment

By THOMAS BURACK

As we near Earth Day on Monday, one simple way that you can celebrate is to learn more about New Hampshire’s special environment. I get … Full story    
Published:  April 21, 2013
Guest Commentary

Gorin: Health reform good for New Hampshire

By STEPHEN GORIN

March 23 marked the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act – more commonly known as Obamacare. Although the law  has been poorly understood, opposition to … Full story    
Published:  April 21, 2013

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